WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC C

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, equipment, valves, diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, chemical feed systems, and collection systems at the Authority’s wastewater treatment facilities. Position reports to the WW Mechanic Foreman and/or Wastewater Supervisors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs repairs, and maintenance on all mechanical equipment, machinery, valves, piping, gauges, and associated equipment involved in the wastewater treatment plant process and collection systems including, but not limited to: vacuum pump station equipment, influent screens, chemical feed systems, tanks, mixers, blowers, diffusers, , pumping equipment, treatment units, sand and/or disc filters, gravity, low pressure, and vacuum collection systems. Performs maintenance and repair on all mechanical equipment, machinery, valves, piping, and associated equipment of the Authority's wastewater treatment plants, transmission stations and lift stations. Assists with modifications of wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities. Determines means to correct mechanical equipment and systems deficiencies, extend performance capabilities, and meet new requirements. Interprets maintenance manuals, mechanical drawings, schematics and diagrams in order to perform the necessary maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, machinery, and systems. Assists in requisitioning and maintaining repair and spare parts on site. Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned. Performs basic electrical troubleshooting on control and power circuits, motors, submersible pumps and other process or collection system related electrical equipment. Performs concrete and carpentry work. Ensures that work areas, buildings, and grounds are kept in order. Assists with new service lateral and/or low-pressure simplex station installs. Locates FKAA sewer mains, force mains, vacuum mains, reuse mains and electrical services for other utilities and contractors. Assists with confined space entries. Operates heavy equipment as required. Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and tanks; maintains grounds, including cutting grass, fertilizing, trimming, planting and caring for trees, and cleaning walkways and roadways. Cleans, oils, and maintains yard equipment and tools. Performs janitorial duties, such as cleaning lavatories and windows, sweeping and moping, and waxing floors. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Utilizes company issued purchasing card to procure supplies and materials necessary to complete daily assignments. Reconciles monthly statements. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps, electrical; supplemented by four (4) years previous experience and/or training that includes pipefitting, mechanical, electrical and pump experience, including experience as a FKAA Maintenance Mechanic; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Must obtain a valid Florida Class A CDL within 12 months of hire. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, humidity, temperature extremes, machinery, electric currents, toxic agents, or pathogenic substances. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.